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Orthur Family History

Orthur Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Arthur, Ortner, Mathur, Orth, Northup, Thur, Arthurs, Arther, Porter

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Where is the Orthur family from?

You can see how Orthur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orthur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Orthur family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Orthur's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Orthur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orthur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Orthur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orthur census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Orthur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Orthur. For the veterans among your Orthur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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